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Location:

Phoenix,AZ,

Member Since:

Jul 23, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

5K: 22:15 (January 2005);
10K-48:40 (November 2005)
Half-marathon: 1:50:25 (, March 2006);
Marathon: 3:54:16 (January 2006)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Finish half marathon in January 2010

Run consistently

Lose pregnancy weight + 10 pounds

Long-Term Running Goals:

Complete an Ironman triathlon; run the Comrades Marathon in South Africa (55 miles)
Marathon: sub 3:30
Half marathon: sub 1:40
10K: sub 42 minutes
5K: sub 21 minutes

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Personal:

I've been running since high school (mid-1990s) and do pretty well when I'm focused on a goal. My main problem is running consistently when I'm NOT training for something specific. I'm an attorney, and I've been married to my husband, also a runner, for 5 1/2 years. We live in Phoenix, Arizona. We had a beautiful baby girl, Caroline, in August 2009.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Wed, Jul 23, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
5.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.00

This has been a really rough week. I had a really hard time today and had to walk again. My legs felt like jell-o and could barely move. I have been getting enough sleep and eating well, but I'm going to count my calories today to confirm that I'm eating enough. Also, my work stress level has reached a boiling point this week and will probably not subside until I leave for vacation.

I also wonder if I'm overtraining and should take tomorrow off completely. Having to walk two days in a row really gets me down, and I'd rather rest my legs than have to walk again. AAARRRGGGHHH!

Weight: 142

PM: Wow! I only ate about 1300 calories today, plus a soda (yes, BAD, I know). So, it was probably closer to 1500 or 1600. 57% carbs (180 grams), 17% protein (50 grams), and 26% fat (33 grams). The proportions seem OK (maybe?). Now, today was not a typical day. I was in court all morning, so I didn't get my morning snack. Everything but the soda was healthy, though. I don't typically count calories, but I don't know how much more I should eat, if anything. Hmmm....

Comments

From luzylew on Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 11:51:50

I am with you sister. It's been a tough week. I'm 5'7, but with the food thing, wondering if I'm eating/drinking enough too (plus, you have the terrible dry heat sapping your extra energy/water). Just do what you can do, and don't give up. Let's just be pateint, and hope it passes.

From LaurenO on Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 11:58:14

There must be something in the water! Everyone's in a slump this week... here's hoping for a good run tomorrow! :)

From Jody on Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 12:05:00

Just remember it goes in cycles - it will not be hard forever. Pushing through the tough times makes us stronger. That said, listen to your body and do not underestimate what stress can do to your body.

From Christi on Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 21:37:08

Hey Shauna! Sorry its been a tough week, glad you hear you have a vacation coming up. Go to bed early as you can and get some ZZZZs.

From Lybi on Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 23:28:19

I've noticed a huge difference in my running energy when I'm really stressed out. Plus, are you restricing calories? I think it is especially easy to overtrain when you are dieting. Hope you feel better soon!

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